Paracetamol 500mg Capsules are an analgesic tablets for the relief of mild to moderate pain including neuralgia, migraine, headache, toothache, sore throat, feverishness, period pain and aches and pains such as muscle pain and backache.

Paracetamol 500mg

Adults and children over 12 years:

Take 1-2 tablet every 4 hours to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children 6-12 years:

Give Half to One tablets every 4 hours to a maximum of 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.

Do not give to children under 6 years of age.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

Do not take Paracetamol 500mg Capsules if you:

Are taking any other products that contain paracetamol.

Are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients.

Take special care and talk to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking Paracetamol 500mg Capsules if you are:

Suffering from liver or kidney disease (including alcoholic liver disease).

Suffering from G-6-PD deficiency (an hereditary condition leading to low red blood cell counts).

Taking medicines that reduce the clotting of the blood (e.g. warfarin).

Talk to your doctor or a pharmacist before taking Paracetamol 500mg Capsules if you are taking:

Some antibiotics (chloramphenicol).

Anti-sickness treatments (metoclopramide, domperidone).

Some treatments for diarrhoea caused by gall bladder disease.

Lipid lowering drugs (cholestyramine).

Although side effects with Paracetamol are non common, side effects may occur if the recommended dose is exceeded.